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Looking for a Christmas present for a puzzle lover? Gibson’s Landmark puzzles, both available on amazon, are perfect! London Landmarks London is one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations. It has something for everyone from history to culture, art to architecture. The capital’s visitors can enjoy an abundance of galleries, museums and popular tourist attractions such as the London Eye and Buckingham Palace, interspersed between beautiful parks and open spaces. Gibsons, the family run traditional puzzle and games company…
Unique Christmas gifts in the Rainforest Foundation UK’s annual online auction. The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK), the charity that supports people living in and around the world’s rainforests to protect their environment, has announced the details of its 6th annual public auction of one-off gifts, art and experiences donated by celebrities, artists and supporter organisations. ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ eBay auction will run from 12th – 23rd November and features celebrity-crafted Christmas cards, limited-edition artworks and luxury experiences –…
The average cost of a funeral in Wales in 2015 is £3,461 – an increase of 5.2% in one year · Wrexham is the most expensive place in Wales for a burial, at £4,012 in 2015 New research by Royal London – the UK’s largest mutual life, pension and investment company – reveals the cost of an average, basic funeral in Wales is £3,461 – up 5.2% from £3,291 in 2014. Across the UK, Wales has seen the most significant cost rise in the…
Come dine on delights at Pieminister Cardiff where a three course Christmas pie feast awaits. Available from the 16th November, start the celebrations with a cocktail and a platter of starters to share, before tucking into your favourite Christmas pie. There’s a Vegetarian Society Approved Cheddar and chestnut pie, a rich game pie, a super-luxurious steak and Stilton pie (all Gold Star winners in the 2015 Great Taste Awards) and brand new for this Christmas, a turkey and all the trimmings pie, from Pieminister’s…
London, UK – 24 September, 2015 – Samsung and Code Club are today opening a coding hub in the city-centre location of the Cardiff Central Library Hub to give children and adults in Cardiff access to digital training. Deputy Minister for Culture, Ken Skates, officially opened the new hub and to mark National Coding Week, the hub was a hive of activity with adult coding sessions and the children of Tredegarville Primary School impressing the Deputy Minister with their digital skills. The…
November 7th is the date of the first Sip & Swig drinks festival, which will be held at the Roath Church House in Penylan, Cardiff. A collaborative effort between local businesses, The Bottle Shop and The Italian Wine Women, this festival will give you the chance to try all sorts of new and wonderful things whilst challenging your preconceptions, and all in time for the festive season! Sustainability and artisanal practices are something we now hear a lot about in…
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) has confirmed the quality and standards of provision at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) following its review in June 2015. A team of QAA reviewers visited UWTSD and judged that its academic standards, the quality and enhancement of its student learning opportunities, and the quality of information about its learning opportunities all meet UK expectations. The review identifies the following examples of good practice: the comprehensive range of academic and pastoral…
Says study commissioned by Leading Hair Expert, Philip Kingsley. • 1 in 5 of UK women over 25 currently suffers from hair loss or hair thinning • Crash dieting, stress and oral contraceptives are among factors that play a role in rise of hair loss and thinning • Women reveal that hair loss and thinning prevents them from being sociable and going out in public • Philip Kingsley urges women to seek help earlier as it is the only way…
Told their unborn son would die within days of birth, they made the heart-breaking decision to donate his organs – making Teddy the youngest organ donor ever. When Jess was just 12 weeks pregnant with twin boys, she was given some devastating news. One of them was fatally ill with anencephaly – a rare birth defect that prevents the brain and skull developing. Despite being told he may survive only a day or two, they carried on with the pregnancy,…
A head turning new exhibition by two up and coming young Welsh artists will feature some of the world’s top DJs and a unique painting style using a violin bow. Photographer Gethin Ceidiog Hughes will showcase stunning images of Cardiff’s nightclub scene alongside the ingenious music-inspired work of his friend, violin playing printmaker Llinos Gunn. In what is set to be one of the most extraordinary events of the artistic year, the exhibition launch at the Cardiff Made gallery on…
